You Still Want Her
Endless Longing: Navigating Love's Turmoil in Carole King's 'You Still Want Her'
Lyrics
From the shelter of your solitude you see her
Observing her from a place of isolation and introspection
Running circles 'round the emptiness within
She engages in futile actions to fill her inner void
And you wonder what it's been like to be her
Curiosity about experiencing her perspective
As you feel yourself awakening
Feeling oneself becoming more aware or alive
Though she fills her life between with new adventure
Despite seeking new experiences, there's inner turmoil
There's confusion in her eyes each time you meet
Confusion is evident in her eyes during encounters
You don't think she's gonna last another winter
Doubtful about her endurance through difficult times
With all the snow she's rakin' in
Metaphorically referring to troubles she's accumulating
You can't believe you still want her
Surprised by still feeling an attraction towards her
After all these years of knowing her so well
Despite familiarity, the desire for her remains
All the same you'd willingly consign yourself
Willing to subject oneself to immense hardship for her
To a life of hell
Accepting a potentially difficult life with her
You would think by now you'd see it in perspective
Expected to have a clearer understanding by now
She's too insecure to ever really change
She's too insecure to undergo significant change
You've convinced yourself this time you'll be objective
Believing one can remain impartial this time
You won't need any breakin' in
Confidence in not needing adjustment to her ways
There's no reason to believe it will be different
No evidence suggesting a change in her behavior
She's still playing games and running from herself
She still engages in self-deception and games
But you've always thought your love for her could save her
Belief that one's love could rescue her from troubles
And that's how you get taken in
Continuously being drawn in due to this belief
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